More than one million women reach menopause each year in the U.S. Menopause can bring on many unwanted symptoms and increase the risk of chronic conditions, affecting a woman’s health and quality of life. Yet many report feeling uncomfortable talking about this challenging transition in the workplace and with their healthcare providers. Many also struggle to find relief for their symptoms. Experts say employers and providers should be doing more to care for women in midlife.  

To close out October, Menopause Awareness Month, Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaya sat down with Kathleen Green, M.D., an OBGYN at Maven Clinic. Like many other physicians, Green did not get formal training on menopause in medical school. She had to learn how to help women through this natural part of aging. In the episode, they discuss why the status quo is not working and what it will take to improve the system.  

To learn more about the topics in this episode:  

• HLTH24 Day 2: Halle Berry wants to change the dialogue on menopause
• HLTH24: Jill Biden announces $110M ARPA-H funding award, prods industry to invest in women's health
• Menopause care is still a largely untapped market. Here's why investors and startups should dive in
• Industry Voices—Menopause is making headlines. Are healthcare workers keeping up?